From goatherd to stadium technician
Growing up in rural South Africa, where electricity at the time was a rarity, 32-year-old Aubrey Ramokoto can hardly believe that he is now working as a cabling technician for a global tournament such as the Fifa Confederations Cup.
SA duo on TIME influential people list
South African Cabinet minister Barbara Hogan and artist William Kentridge are included in the 2009 TIME 100, the magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world over the course of the year.
Video: SA's first black female vintner
Ntsiki Biyela is living proof that you can do whatever you set your mind to. South Africa's first black female winemaker shares her story with Zoopy TV.
Khulisa founder wins social award
Lesley-Ann van Selm has won a social entrepreneurship award for her Khulisa crime prevention initiative, which works with offenders in communities to make restitution, restore personal pride, prevent recidivism and provide alternatives to gangs, drugs and crime.
Spiritual leadership award for Tutu
South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has received a global spiritual leadership award from Humanity's Team for his dedication to tackling seemingly insurmountable problems with forgiveness and a vision for unity and peace.
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